A Schengen Visa is a visa which allows the holder to visit any country which is part of the Schengen Agreement. Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland are the present Schengen countries (as of May 2009). Liechtenstein is expected to fully sign-up later this year. Also there are no border controls between San Marino, Vatican City and Italy or between Monaco and France. Separate visas are still needed for visits to the United Kingdom, Ireland, Romania, Bulgaria, Cyprus and other European countries. Schengen countries are those where border controls have been abolished so there are no longer any passport checks on borders and it's often difficult to know if you've actually crossed a border. Note that there are still customs checks between Schengen countries where one is an EU member (for example, Sweden) and the other is not part of the EU (for example, Norway). All Schengen countries require people to carry some form of ID with them (whether they are a visitor or a national or resident of that country). To apply for a Schengen visa you should apply to the embassy of the first country you intend to visit. If you plan to visit Italy, France and Spain (in that order) then you only need to apply to the Italian embassy and your visa is good for France and Spain too. European Union and EEA citizens don't need any visas to travel within the EU or Schengen countries. Croatians don't need any kind of visa for travel in Italy, Slovenia or Hungary but do need a visa if they intend to go elsewhere in the EU. Americans and Canadians may need a visa for some EU countries.
Yes, Switzerland is part of the Schengen Area. Schengen visas are valid.
If you have a Schengen Visa, you do not need a Visa to enter Switzerland. But, just make sure that you have this written "Schengen Estate" on the visa. It means that all Schengen countries are included in the visa. Anyway, once you enter Europe, nobody asks you about your visa or passport.
If you need a Schengen Visa it applies for all Schengen countries, this means that you can then travel freely within the Schengen area for the length of your visa.
No. Cyprus is not part of the Schengen Area. A Schengen visa is not valid in Cyprus.
Yes.If you need a Schengen Visa it applies for all Schengen countries, this means that you can then travel freely within the Schengen area as long as your visa remains valid.
Ukraine is not part of the Schengen Area. A Schengen visa is not valid in the Ukraine.
No, a Schengen visa is not valid for Istanbul. Istanbul is in Turkey, and Turkey is not part of the Schengen Area.
Yes, You need a separate visa for Turkey. Turkey is not part of the Schengen Area. Schengen visas are not valid.
Yes, with Schengen visa you can enter in Croatia.
Yes,An Austrian visa is a Schengen visa and is valid for all Schengen countries.
No. Morocco is not part of the Schengen Area.
Having UK residence visa has no effect on whether you need or not need Schengen visa. Switzerland is now part of the Schengen zone and is implementing the Schengen visa system. Your nationality (or your citizenship) determines whether you need Schengen visa to travel to Switzerland. See the Related links for a list of countries whose nationals are required to have Schengen visa when traveling to Switzerland.